Distinguish between:
Antibody and Antibiotic

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Antibody: They are large, Y-shaped blood proteins produced by white blood cells. They attached to foreign particles and invade them.
Antibiotic: Antibiotics are antimicrobial drugs obtained from other organisms such as molds enter, fungus, and some soil bacteria to work against harmful microorganisms.
Antibiotic Antibody
Antibiotic is produced by using one micro-organism that selectively inhibits the growth of another. Antibodies are Y-shaped proteins that are produced by the immune system which works against pathogens that enter the body and refrain them from harming the body
They are effective against bacteria only They effective protect against bacteria, viruses, or other chemicals
They kill and inhibit the growth and development of bacteria They Protects the body against diseases
Examples of antibiotics are penicillin, Zithromax, etc Examples of antibodies are IgM, IgG, IgA, IgD, etc.

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Penicillin obtained form a fungus is an _____________ . (antiseptic / antibody / antibiotic)

Q. Fill in the blanks:
(i) Antibodies are _______________ .
(ii) Antibodies are produced on exposure to _______________ .
(iii) _______________ is an antibiotic, used to treat diseases like pneumonia and _______________ .

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(i) Antigen and Antibody
(ii) Antiseptic and Antibiotics
(iii) Serum and Plasma
(iv) Toxins and Antitoxins
(v) Vaccination and Sterilization
(vi) Disinfectant and Antiseptic
(vii) Active immunity and Passive immunity
(viii) Acquired disease and Congenital disease

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(a) Antibodies and antibiotics (Source)
(b) RBC and WBC (structure)
(c) Serum and vaccine (Composition)

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Antibiotic	Antibody
Antibiotic is produced by using one micro-organism that selectively inhibits the growth of another.	Antibodies are Y-shaped proteins that are produced by the immune system which works against pathogens that enter the body and refrain them from harming the body
They are effective against bacteria only	They effective protect against bacteria, viruses, or other chemicals
They kill and inhibit the growth and development of bacteria	They Protects the body against diseases
Examples of antibiotics are penicillin, Zithromax, etc	Examples of antibodies are IgM, IgG, IgA, IgD, etc.

Distinguish between:Antibody and Antibiotic

Distinguish between:
Antibody and Antibiotic